RFU accounts under investigation
By David Gold
September 1 – The Russian Audit Chamber has launched an investigation into the Russian Football Union (RFU) accounts.
Europe
Goal-line technology? Not in our back yard, declares adamant UEFA chief Platini
By Andrew Warshaw in Monaco
August 31 – UEFA President Michel Platini today reiterated that European football’s governing body would never embrace goal-line technology – and denounced FIFA boss Sepp Blatter for unilaterally supporting its implementation at the next World Cup.
UEFA confirms intention to clamp down on overspending clubs
By Andrew Warshaw in Monaco
August 31 – On the final day of the summer transfer window, President Michel Platini warned today that UEFA will not back down over plans to enforce sanctions against clubs who spend beyond their means.
German giant Dortmund declares record revenues for 2011-12 campaign
By David Gold
August 30 – German Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund has announced record revenues of €215 million (£171 million/$270 million) for the 2011-12 season.
Farrelly appointed as UEFA’s new communications chief
By Andrew Warshaw
August 30 – UEFA has appointed from within and chosen David Farrelly to become its new head of communications.
PAOK Salonika and Rapid Vienna hit with bans after crowd violence
By Andrew Warshaw
August 29 – PAOK Salonika of Greece and Austria’s Rapid Vienna have both been hit with one-season bans – suspended for three years – by UEFA following crowd violence before a Europa League playoff match.
Maltese player’s 10-year match-fixing ban questioned by world players’ union
By Andrew Warshaw
August 28 – The international players’ union, FIFPro, has expressed its concern over UEFA’s decision to ban Malta’s Kevin Sammut for 10 years for match-fixing, a punishment that has effectively ended the 31-year-old’s career.
Manchester United supremo bids to join powerbrokers at UEFA’s top table
By Andrew Warshaw
August 25 – Manchester United chief executive David Gill is set to stand for election for a seat on UEFA’s Executive Committee next year.
Spartak blame Fenerbahçe fans for cyber attack
By David Gold
August 24 – Spartak Moscow has accused Turkish hackers of targeting their website after they beat Fenerbahçe in a UEFA Champions League qualifier this week.
Spain faces opposition over late La Liga match kick offs
By David Gold
August 24 – La Liga’s new 11pm kick off time has come under attack from all sides following the start of the season.
Janevski named as Macedonia’s new coach
By David Gold
August 23 – Čedomir Janevski has been appointed coach of the Macedonian national team, just a month ahead of the start of their FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
I’m innocent, it’s a disgrace, insists Conte on match-fixing charges
By Andrew Warshaw
August 23 – Antonio Conte, the Juventus coach who lost his appeal against being found guilty of match-fixing, once again protested his innocence today describing the verdict against him as a disgrace.
Introduce a salary cap, charges Russian football Presidential candidate
By Andrew Warshaw
August 23 – A salary cap should be introduced in Russian football to prevent the influx of foreign stars being paid excessive salaries that could fall foul of UEFA’s new Financial Fair Play guidelines.
Juventus coach Conte loses suspension appeal
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – Juventus coach Antonio Conte, who went through the whole of last season’s Serie A campaign unbeaten, today lost his appeal against match-fixing when his 10-month suspension was upheld.
Anorthosis fan jailed for invading pitch at Europa League tie
By Andrew Warshaw
August 22 – The Cypriot courts have imposed a four-month jail sentence on a fan who invaded the pitch during Anorthosis Famagusta’s Europa League match against Dila Gori of Georgia last month.